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The PassengerHouston Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 7 | |
Weinberg’s opera haunts, challenges |
 21 Jan 14 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Houston Grand Opera's US premiere of The Passenger is brilliant |
| 21 Jan 14 / Broadway World |
A ‘Passenger’ that too often plods |
| 20 Jan 14 / Dallas Morning News |
Die FledermausHouston Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | |
A star is born in new Fledermaus |
| 6 Nov 13 / Seen and Heard |
'Die Fledermaus' succeeds with style |
| 31 Oct 13 / Houston Chronicle |
In Die Fledermaus marital fidelity gets bashed, surrounded by beautiful music |
| 30 Oct 13 / Houston Press |
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A silly and sumptuous Die Fledermaus shows HGO isn't afraid to laugh |
| 30 Oct 13 / Culturemap |
High flying voices delight in Fledermaus |
| 29 Oct 13 / ConcertoNet (English) |
AidaHouston Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
American mezzo soprano Dolora Zajick soars amid the spectacle |
| 22 Oct 13 / Houston Press |
An Aida better heard than seen |
| 22 Oct 13 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Monastyrska takes command in title role of 'Aida' |
| 22 Oct 13 / Houston Chronicle |
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Houston Grand Opera's Aida is spellbinding and sumptuous |
| 20 Oct 13 / Broadway World |
Il TrovatoreHouston Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
Women rule in Spain |
| 4 May 13 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Revenge trumps love in compelling Houston Grand Opera production of Il Trovatore |
| 1 May 13 / Culturemap |
Swordplay becomes overkill in HGO's 'Il Trovatore' |
| 1 May 13 / Houston Chronicle |
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Houston Grand Opera's Il Trovatore is spellbinding and spectacular |
| 30 Apr 13 / Broadway World |
Tristan und IsoldeHouston Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 7 | |
A Liebestod to die for |
| 1 May 13 / Wall Street Journal |
Balancing act |
| 24 Apr 13 / ConcertoNet (English) |
HGO's Tristn and Isolde is immaculately profound, riveting, and unforgettable |
| 23 Apr 13 / Broadway World |
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Swedish soprano commanding in HGO's 'Tristan and Isolde' |
| 23 Apr 13 / Houston Chronicle |
A crowning achievement of Houston Grand Opera season, but it's likely to drive you mad |
| 22 Apr 13 / Culturemap |
Tristan and Isolde at the Houston Grand Opera is a feast for the ears |
| 21 Apr 13 / Houston Press |
Something missing in Houston Grand’s ‘Tristan und Isolde’ |
| 20 Apr 13 / Dallas Morning News |
Cruzar la Cara de la LunaHouston Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Cruzar la Cara de la Luna is a lovely chamber piece with the great Mariachi vargas, But is it an opera? |
| 25 Mar 13 / Houston Press |
'Cruzar la Cara de la Luna' a fast-moving story |
| 23 Mar 13 / Houston Chronicle |
Show BoatHouston Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 6 | |
Going home |
| 2 Feb 13 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Hop aboard HGO's majestic 'Show Boat' |
| 23 Jan 13 / Houston Chronicle |
Houston Grand Opera's Show Boat is not light on dance |
| 22 Jan 13 / Culturemap |
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This Show Boat runs aground |
| 22 Jan 13 / Houston Press |
Houston Grand Opera's entertaining Show Boat dazzles and delights |
| 21 Jan 13 / Broadway World |
Uninspired, unintelligible & strangely viewless |
| 20 Jan 13 / Culturemap |
Don GiovanniHouston Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
HGO mounts a masterful interpretation in this tale of lust and sin |
| 29 Jan 13 / Houston Press |
HGO's Don Giovanni's plot drags despite tremendous talents |
| 28 Jan 13 / Broadway World |
HGO's Don Giovanni goes to the dark side but is not wicked enough |
| 27 Jan 13 / Culturemap |
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Misguided Don disappoints |
| 27 Jan 13 / ConcertoNet (English) |
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Don Giovanni
Not a nice guy but a fun role for Adrian Erod to play.
Not a nice guy but a fun role for Adrian Erod to play.
L'Italiana in AlgeriHouston Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
Opera is feast for ears and eyes |
| 19 Nov 12 / Galveston Daily News |
HGO's 'The Girl in Algiers' is a feast for the eyes and ears |
| 1 Nov 12 / Houston Chronicle |
HGO's fresh, feisty Italian Girl in Algiers is anything but limp |
| 29 Oct 12 / Culturemap |
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HGO's The Italian Giril in Algiers sparkles with rib-tickling whimsy |
| 28 Oct 12 / Broadway World |
La bohèmeHouston Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
Houston Grand Opera's uneven La Bohème evokes mixed emotions |
| 23 Oct 12 / Culturemap |
HGO's splendid, opulent La bohème is an immaculate production |
| 23 Oct 12 / Broadway World |
La Bohème continues to sing at Houston Grand Opera |
| 23 Oct 12 / Houston Press |
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A safe but uneven season opener at HGO |
| 22 Oct 12 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Don CarlosHouston Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 7 | |
Soprano showdown in Houston |
| 25 Apr 12 / Wall Street Journal |
Joyce DiDonato is incandescent as Mary Stuart – but the production is pipped by ‘Don Carlos’ |
| 25 Apr 12 / Financial Times |
Moments of clarity |
| 25 Apr 12 / Out West Arts |
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A less-cut operatic 'Don Carlos' in Houston |
| 24 Apr 12 / San Francisco Chronicle |
Overcoming the epic |
| 23 Apr 12 / ConcertoNet (English) |
HGO rises to the occasion with 'Don Carlos' |
| 18 Apr 12 / Houston Chronicle |
Don Carlos from Houston Grand Opera: a must-hear |
| 17 Apr 12 / Houston Press |
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Bass Samuel Ramey still loves his opera life
The American bass celebrated his 70th birthday late last month, while in rehearsal for the Houston Grand Opera's production of "Don Carlos."
The American bass celebrated his 70th birthday late last month, while in rehearsal for the Houston Grand Opera's production of "Don Carlos."
Maria StuardaHouston Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 10 | |
Elisabetta steals the show in Houston’s “Maria Stuarda” |
| 3 May 12 / Seen and Heard |
A tale of two queens |
| 2 May 12 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Soprano showdown in Houston |
| 25 Apr 12 / Wall Street Journal |
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Joyce DiDonato is incandescent as Mary Stuart – but the production is pipped by ‘Don Carlos’ |
| 25 Apr 12 / Financial Times |
With a chilling Mary Stuart, HGO pulls off a show-stopping season ender |
| 25 Apr 12 / Culturemap |
Queens breathe fire into 'Mary Stuart' |
| 25 Apr 12 / Houston Chronicle |
Hail, Joyce DiDonato! |
| 24 Apr 12 / Houston Press |
Joyce DiDonato takes on opera's Scottish queen |
| 23 Apr 12 / San Francisco Chronicle |
A chilling Mary Stuart, HGO pulls off a show-stopping season ender |
| 23 Apr 12 / Culturemap |
The real housewives of 16th century England |
| 23 Apr 12 / Out West Arts |
The Rape of LucretiaHouston Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
HGO meets the challenge of 'Lucretia' |
| 8 Feb 12 / Houston Chronicle |
A timeless "modern" opera |
| 7 Feb 12 / Houston Press |
Not easy to watch, but HGO's passionate The Rape of Lucretia has thrilling moments |
| 6 Feb 12 / Culturemap |
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Britten series ends in triumph |
| 6 Feb 12 / ConcertoNet (English) |
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Jacques Imbrailo in The Rape of Lucretia
Jacques Imbrailo, a baritone from South Africa, never intended to be an opera singer.
Jacques Imbrailo, a baritone from South Africa, never intended to be an opera singer.
Director Arin Arbus discusses her operatic debut
The young American theatre director Arin Arbus will direct an opera for the first time when she leads a new production of Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia at Houston Grand Opera in February 2012.
The young American theatre director Arin Arbus will direct an opera for the first time when she leads a new production of Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia at Houston Grand Opera in February 2012.
La TraviataHouston Grand OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
A courtesan's triumph |
| 3 Feb 12 / ConcertoNet (English) |
HGO, soprano do 'La Traviata' justice |
| 1 Feb 12 / Houston Chronicle |
Houston Grand Opera's La Traviata never catches fire |
| 31 Jan 12 / Houston Press |
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Extraordinary singing overcomes lackluster production in Houston Grand Opera's La Traviata |
| 31 Jan 12 / Culturemap |
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Houston Grand Opera goes through three tenors in La Traviata
Day saved with little rehearsal.
Day saved with little rehearsal.
Albina Shagimuritova
La Traviata's soprano Albina Shagimuratova and HGO's life-changing possibilities.
La Traviata's soprano Albina Shagimuratova and HGO's life-changing possibilities.
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News & Articles
| Houston Grand Opera to open next season with world premiere |
The debut of Jake Heggie's piece, 'Intelligence', marks the first time in the company's history that it has kicked off a season with a new work. |
| 22 Mar 2023 / Houston Chronicle |
| Houston Grand Opera’s 2022-23 season leans into female power |
The Houston debuts of acclaimed soprano Angel Blue and mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke are among the highlights. |
| 2 Mar 2022 / Houston Chronicle |
| Khori Dastoor to lead Houston Grand Opera |
Opera San José chief Khori Dastoor tapped to lead Houston Grand Opera. |
| 30 Jun 2021 / San Francisco Chronicle |
| Houston Grand Opera to present ‘An Evening with Jonas Kaufmann’ |
Jonas Kaufmann is set to perform a concert at the Houston Grand Opera on Oct. 6, 2021. |
| 26 Jun 2021 / OperaWire |
| Houston Grand Opera managing director steps down |
Perryn Leech oversaw HGO as managing director for nearly a decade. |
| 21 Nov 2020 / Houston Chronicle |
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